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Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5

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Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5

This course is part of Kubernetes From Basics to Guru Specialization

Instructors: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master the architecture and deployment of container-based microservices using Kubernetes.
Gain proficiency in managing service-to-service communications with Istio Service Mesh.
Learn to implement traffic flow management and canary deployments for optimized application performance.
Develop skills in Docker and Podman for efficient image management and deployment strategies.

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There is 1 module in this course

This course offers a deep dive into the architecture of microservices, emphasizing the benefits of independent component development and seamless integration. You'll learn how to leverage Kubernetes for container-based microservices, ensuring efficient deployment and management. Additionally, the course introduces you to Istio Service Mesh, providing you with the tools to manage complex service-to-service communications and enhance application resilience. Through practical lessons, you'll master the use of Docker and Podman for image management, understand the intricacies of service mesh architecture, and implement traffic flow management for optimized application performance. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in creating scalable, resilient microservices architectures.

In this module, you'll learn about microservices. The first lesson explains microservices as a new way of working and how containers are vital to working with microservices. Next, you'll find a lesson that explains how to create container-based microservices in Kubernetes. After that, you'll learn how to get started with Istio Service Mesh, and how to manage microservices with it.

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33 videos4 assignments

33 videos Total 213 minutes

Module Introduction 1 minute
What are Microservices? 2 minutes
Microservices and Containers: A Perfect Match 2 minutes
From Monolithic Application to Microservice 3 minutes
The Role of 12-Factor Apps in Microservices 4 minutes
DevOps and Microservices 1 minute
Understanding the Goals of this Course 1 minute
Introducing the Course Microservice Project 1 minute
Feeding Images into Kubernetes 4 minutes
Organizing Pod Storage 13 minutes
Using Storage Provisioners 7 minutes
Providing Flexible Parameters Using ConfigMaps and Secrets 15 minutes
Exposing Applications Using Service Objects 11 minutes
Providing Fixed DNS URLs Using Ingress 24 minutes
Using Kustomize.yaml 5 minutes
Using Canary Deployments in Kubernetes 14 minutes
Lab Implementing the Course Project as a Full Microservice on Kubernetes 1 minute
Lab Solution Implementing the Course Project as a Full Microservice on Kubernetes 11 minutes
Understanding What a Service Mesh is Used for 6 minutes
Understanding Istio 8 minutes
Setting up Istio 5 minutes
Running the Bookinfo Demo Application 13 minutes
Using the Dashboard 5 minutes
Lab Setting up Istio Service Mesh 0 minutes
Lab Solution Setting up Istio Service Mesh 3 minutes
Managing Traffic Flow with Istio 11 minutes
Using Istio for Fault Injection 6 minutes
Querying Metrics with Prometheus and Istio 9 minutes
Visualizing Metrics with Grafana and Istio 3 minutes
Using Istio to Access External Services 10 minutes
Managing the Course Sample Project with Istio 8 minutes
Lab Running the Course Project in Istio 1 minute
Lab Solution Running the Course Project in Istio 6 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Understanding Microservices Quiz 30 minutes
Creating Container-based Microservices in Kubernetes Quiz 30 minutes
Getting Started with Istio Service Mesh Quiz 30 minutes
Managing Microservices with Istio Service Mesh Quiz 30 minutes

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